KUDOS from Kelly

by Kelly McNamara

MANY THANKS TO OUR STORM TROOPERS 2015

Laura Motyl: There are few caregivers more intrepid than Laura. A truly devoted caregiver to her special client Faith D, Laura does not let any amount of snow stand in her way. No snow filled driveway stops her in her tracks. When an especially challenging storm came, we offered to give her a ride, and she refused. “ I will just walk to the client’s house”. We later learned that is a distance of nearly four miles. WOW!! Having such a committed caregiver who lets nothing stand in the way of her serving her clients is an important part of making sure we are Always There.

Dawn Reed: Schools closed, roads nowhere near cleared. And Dawn’s thoughts are with her client, who patiently waits for her to make sure he takes his meds, has his healthy meals and most importantly has a companion for his daily chess games. During one especially raging storm, Dawn called to say she is sorry, but she will be 15 minutes late…. FIFTTEEN MINUTES ??????? Amazing, and such a wonderful comfort to her client, eagerly waiting her arrival to start his day. Thanks for being there Dawn, for us and especially for her grateful client!

Lola (Heloise) Ballesteros: Lola is a bit hesitant to drive in the snow and her night shift client is a long drive. Night driving in the snow presents its own unique challenges. During an especially frightful storm we provided her a ride one night but she prevailed all the other nights. Her newly confident snow driving skills will serve her well when she graduates as a nurse!

Heidi Oulette: There is no such thing as a storm that will keep Heidi from her clients. She always finds a way to arrive on time, safely. Her confidence in driving in the snow is amazing. Then we remembered she grew up in Maine so there is little about snow driving that intimidates her! We are planning on offering a winter driving course for our caregivers. Taught by Heidi, of course!

Thanks to all of you for going above and beyond to make sure we are Always There for our clients when so many other companies simply are not.

All caregivers mentioned in this column will receive a gift card and our sincere appreciation! Many many thanks to all of you for once again extending yourselves to ensure that we are of course Always There…!!■